Smooth Ryed: BridgePort's New Spring Seasonal

BridgePort Brewing Co. will soon releaseSmooth Ryed, its new spring seasonal. Smooth Ryed replaces Dark Rain, which is being retired after just one outing.Personally, I'm glad to see this change. Although Dark Rain was technically a Black Pale Ale, I've grown tired of the Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPAstyle.This beer features rye and should provide a nice spicy change of pace.

I'll be sure to review it as soon as I get my hands on a bottle. In the meantime, the full press release with details about Smooth Ryed is listed below. Havetasted a rye ale? What's your favorite?

PORTLAND, Ore. – December 18, 2012 – BridgePort Brewing
Company, Oregon's oldest craft
brewery,
is excited to announce its new spring seasonal beer, Smooth Ryed. The brew gets
its name from a warm malt background with a hint of spicy rye character. Smooth Ryed is a
full-bodied hoppy ale that uses caramel and chocolate malts combined with 10
percent malted rye. In addition, the single hop varietal that BridgePort is using
in the hopjack, Centennials, will lend a citrus aroma and clean, floral notes.

“This recipe creates a smooth, solid
base for a big load of hop aroma from Oregon Centennial hops. We source
the malts from Great Western Malting just across the river in Vancouver and the
hops from good friends at two local farms about 35 miles south of Portland,”
commented brewmaster, Jeff Edgerton. “We use only Centennials in the hopjack so
that the consumer will get the wonderful full flavor and aroma that only those
hops have.”

Smooth Ryed will be
available in all states where BridgePort is distributed starting in late
December and early January.

Description: Smooth Ryed has an appetizing mid-range amber color with an aroma that is
derived from a pound per barrel of whole Centennial hops in the hopjack,
kettled by UK Kent Golding pellets. Smooth Ryed is brewed with a variety of
malts, including a spicy rye and chocolate malt.

About BridgePort Brewing Company

Oregon's oldest craft brewery continues to evolve
from a microbrewery to a regional leader in the craft brewing market, while
remaining faithful to its commitment to producing high-quality, innovative
craft ales.The BridgePort family of
ales includes IPA, Hop Czar, Kingpin, Witch Hunt and a list of seasonal
releases.BridgePort Brewery is located
at 1313 N.W. Marshall St.For more
information, call 503-241-7179 or visit www.bridgeportbrew.com.